How does the USPTO handle biological deposits made after the application filing date?
The USPTO has specific procedures for handling biological deposits made after the application filing date. According to MPEP 2407.01: “For biological inventions, for which evidence of reduction to practice via a biological deposit is required, there is a further requirement that the deposit be made within a specified period after the filing date of the…
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The deposit rules referred to in the MPEP are a set of regulations that govern the procedures and conditions for depositing biological materials for patent purposes. Specifically, the MPEP states: “The deposit rules (37 CFR 1.801 – 1.809) set forth examining procedures and conditions of deposit which must be satisfied in the event a deposit…
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